Skip to Main Content
Northwestern University and Evanston's Only Daily News Source Since 1881

The Daily Northwestern

Northwestern University and Evanston's Only Daily News Source Since 1881

The Daily Northwestern

Northwestern University and Evanston's Only Daily News Source Since 1881

The Daily Northwestern


Three student writers will see their works performed this weekend at Vertigo’s first annual Winter Reading Series. The set showcases “writer’s corners,” depicting the playwright’s development process.

Vertigo offers public participation in development of student-written plays

January 14, 2015

A&E This weekend, audience members will be able to participate in the creation of student-written plays. Vertigo Productions, a student organization for undergraduate playwrights, will host its...

Within a play: Reviewing the ‘troupe of actors’ method

May 30, 2014

No one said theater is easy. In film, at the very least, each project is its own individual work, which, unless it's a remake, has never been done before. Even a remake will have a different script...

Annie Baker, a Pulitzer Prize-winning playwright, speaks Saturday at the Virginia Wadsworth Wirtz Center for the Performing Arts. During the event, Baker discussed how her career progressed and offered advice for budding playwrights.

Award-winning playwright offers advice to aspiring students

May 18, 2014

A Pulitzer Prize-winning playwright spoke Saturday to about 70 Northwestern students and faculty about her creative process and the progression of her career. The event, sponsored by Vertigo Productions,...

Adrenaline pumping: Reviewing “The 24 Hour Theatre Project” and “Boomshaka: Disclosure”

May 14, 2014

I've heard people talking about this last weekend as "the gap week" for student theater. True, none of the nine major student theater groups on campus put anything up, but there were certainly shows to...

Theater Review: Equestrian absurdity at ‘The Derby County Derby’

October 5, 2012

Vertigo Productions is off to an outstanding start with its first original offering of the school year, a madcap little number called “The Derby County Derby.” Set in imaginary Derby County, Ky., this...

Load More Stories
Activate Search
Northwestern University and Evanston's Only Daily News Source Since 1881
Vertigo Productions